The Best Men’s Parka 2025: 13 Heavy-Duty Snow-Busting Coats

Which isn’t to say this parka won’t turn some heads. New for this season, it comes in seven colors, from a stunning light blue to nutty falcon brown, and also boasts some envy-inducing hand-warmer pockets, hidden rib-knit cuffs, and even a water-repellent finish. (A nice touch for a style that typically is more preoccupied with keeping out the cold than the wet.) One more thing: It’s called the Cloud because it’s incredibly light, even with a 90/10 duck down fill. A winter coat that wears like a summer-weight hoodie? Worth the investment.

Best Designer Parka: Canada Goose Maitland Parka Cotton

This is the kind of Canada Goose jacket that reminds you why the brand is so much more than just a status symbol for finance guys. (Though I’m sure they don’t mind being that too.) For one, it’s done away with that ubiquitous blue and red logo, and replaced it with a more understated, tonal patch. But that’s actually the only thing that’s been stripped back here: Otherwise, this parka is packed full of features, from ribbed knit cuffs, to pockets everywhere you look, to a bevy of insulation considerations, from the 625 Fill Down interior all the way to the soft, lined chin guard—a nice touch.

Available this season in Black, Olive, and Desert Sand (above), it’s backed by Canada Goose’s lifetime guarantee. So, yes, you’re spending a fortune. But the brand stands ready to make sure you’ll never need to buy another parka again.

Best Vintage-Looking Parka: Frizmworks Karakoram Quilted Cotton-Blend Hooded Down Jacket

The Japanese label FrizmWORKS has reimagined a classic, ‘60s‐era expedition parka silhouette—quilted down, hard-wearing cotton-blend shell, boxy hooded cut—and, sixty years later, given it a whole new life. From the tonal matte finish to the utilitarian drawcord hem, this is a mountain‐camp relic reimagined for your 2025 commute. It’s rugged without resorting to SSX Tricky branding, and along with the requisite down filling also has two fun, unexpected and large pockets on the back. It also comes in a joyful orange color, if that black is a little too subtle for you.

Best Stealth-Mode Parka: Reigning Champ Tech Nylon Sideline Down Parka

I can’t be the only one who was excited to see Reigning Champ get back into making real clothes. (Though, let’s be honest, the brand’s sweatsuits are still some of my favorites.) But this high-powered, goose-filled nylon parka? It’s built for Canadian winters, which means it’ll easily thrive anywhere else, too. Technically, that means 700 fill power down, and a weather-repellent nylon shell to keep out wind and rain, as well as the colder temps. Its defining feature is its stealthy, all-black appearance, and Reigning Champ has leant hard into that vibe, with hidden interior pockets, concealed rib cuffs, and a shock cord hood that you can pull as tight as you like. Now you see me, now you don’t.

Best Colorful Parka: Big Rock Candy Mountaineering Arctic Parka

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Arctic Parka

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Pros

• The drawstring at the waist helps lock in heat, keeping it exactly where you want it
• The buttoned storm placket ensures the zipper front stays closed

Cons

• Not available in an understated color

The new kids on the parka block, Big Rock Candy Mountaineering, are bringing the fun back with their vibrant, winter parka colors. These extreme cold-weather parkas take inspiration from mid-century American outdoor brands. Can’t think of any off the top of your head? Skim through a book like this, and you’ll catch the vibe.